RVIA Economic Impact Study

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association commissioned an Economic Impact Study on the RV industry, released on June 7, 2016. The study found that the RV industry contributes about $49.7 billion in economic output or 0.28 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Through its production and distribution linkages, the industry impacts firms in 426 of the 440 sectors of the United States economy.

Nationwide, the industry is responsible for 216,170 jobs, both directly and inderectly, creating an economic impact of $37.5 billion. The full study results, along with each individual state and congressional district's economic impact is available on the website by clicking here .

RVDA of Canada Renews Partnership with iA-SAL

Fri Jan 6, 2017

Richmond, British Columbia – The RVDA of Canada has announced that it has renewed its long-standing platinum endorsement partnership with iA-SAL, a division of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services.

Because of iA-SAL’s unsurpassed commitment to the industry as well as the line of quality products represented, the RVDA of Canada Board of Directors has shown ongoing confidence in the mutual partnership.

Endorsed partner since 1994, iA-SAL continues to offer the most comprehensive suite of F & I products and services to the industry including the following endorsed products.

The health and well-being of the Canadian RV industry benefits tremendously from partnerships like these, according to a press release. iA-SAL not only provides innovative products that the RVDA of Canada can promote to its member body as a benefit but also contributes to the financial viability of the provincial/regional and national RVDAs.

“We are very pleased to be able to continue this partnership,” RVDA of Canada Chairman Sam Parks says. "We look forward to working with iA-SAL on numerous initiatives and truly value their continued support of the Canadian RV industry.”

“iA-SAL is committed to providing dealers with products that will help enhance their customers’ buying experiences at the dealership level,” ia-SAL Vice President Luc Samson says. "We are delighted to receive the RVDA of Canada’s Platinum Endorsement and look forward to our continued relationship with Canadian RV dealerships and their clients.”

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada is a national, volunteer federation of provincial and regional RVDA associations which exists to protect and promote the interests and welfare of RV Dealers across Canada in order to enable the industry to maximize its potential.